Philosopher’s Stone

Carl Jung: “The unity of the Stone is the equivalent of individuation…”

(Jung is talking here about the Philosophers’ Stone) “The union of opposites in the stone is possible only when the adept has become One him/herself. The unity of the stone is the equivalent of individuation, by which [we are] made one; we would say that the stone is a projection of the unified self. This…

Alchemy | Atalanta Fugiens | Philosopher's Stone

Atalata Fugiens XXXVI: The Philosopher’s Stone

From Michael Meier’s Atalanta Fugiens Epigram 36 The Stone that is Mercury, is cast upon the Earth, exalted on Mountains, resides in the Air, and is nourished in the Waters.Discourse 36: All persons that have once heard of the name or power of the Stone, unless they are altogether incredulous, ask presently where it may…

Bollingen | Philosopher's Stone

Jung at Bollingen speaking about his stone carving

In researching Telesphoros for yesterday’s post, this video of Jung (wait for about minute five) talking about the carving he did at 75 years old presented itself: Interview with Maud Oakes: Jung at Bollingen